2007 Forest River CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls
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Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
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Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
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Component breakdown
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Reported problems by failure mileage
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| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
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Pattern summary
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Examples from the source records
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Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V237000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2017-04-07 (April 7, 2017)
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is also incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: The incorrect information may result in a user unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of the crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-260-593-4001 extension 17119. Forest River's number for this recall is 17-04042017-0367.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V756000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
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Data completeness
0 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
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| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10605334TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH VAIL SPORT ST LH99 TIRES, SIZE 205/75/D14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED AND THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. NEITHER THE VIN NOR THE DOT NUMBER WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. | 240.0%ODI 10871576 · 750 miAT LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER, A TIRE DISINTEGRATED AND DAMAGED THE UNDER-LINING OF THE RECREATION VEHICLE ON MAY 27, 2016. THE TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 50PSI BEFORE STARTING THE TRIP. THEY WERE CHECKED FOR HEAT AT 100 MILES INTO THE TRIP AND NO EXTREME HEAT CONDITION WAS NOTICED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON MARCH 1, 2015, SO THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE TRAILER AND THE TIRES ARE CLAIMING THAT ANY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, NOW THAT IT IS MAY OF 2016. WE TRAVELLED ON WELL MAINTAINED ROADS AND DID NOT SEE ANY DEBRIS THAT MAY HAV… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11480355Driving through construction zone on 70 at 70/71 interchange and tire exploded. 2nd one to explode on same side of the camper. First was a while ago but damaged tire was the same condition as this one. | 321.4%ODI 11321119 · 800 miI WAS USING MY TRUCK TO PULL THE TRAILER ALONG ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY, STRAIGHT ROAD, GOING ABOUT 70-71 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON WHEN I HEARD A TIRE POP. WHEN I PULLED OVER, I SAW 3 TIRES IN TOTAL HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS INVALID *DT*TP 1 TIRE FELL APART AND I'M UNABLE TO FIND THE FAILURE BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF TIRE REMAINING. 1 TIRE HAD THE TREAD POP, LOST AIR, AND EXPOSED THE STEEL BELTS. 1 TIRE HAD THE INTERNAL BELTS BREAK, THE TIRE SAT LOPSIDED, BUT STILL HELD AIR LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO GET SAFELY OFF THE ROAD. THE TIRE THAT FELL APART CAUSE… | 222.2%ODI 11465888 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2019 Forester River Cherokee Greywolf equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number: 0418. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts. The tires were replaced with the provided spare however, the spare tire also experienced a blowout two minutes later. The contact noticed that the tire was shredded in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where all the tires was replaced. The manufacturer was… | 428.6%ODI 11436448 · 2,000 miThe contact owns a 2020 FOREST RIVER Cherokee equipped with Castle Rock Radial ST22, Size: 205/75/r14 DOT Number: JUJTYMT2418. The contact stated while at a standstill the passenger front tire exploded without warning. The manufacturer was informed of failure and the contact is awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. | 1632.7%ODI 11374518 · 870 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH TIRE BRAND: CASTLEROCK TIRES, TIRE LINE: ST226, TIRE SIZE: 225/75/R15, DOT # JULT1NT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT TRIED TO SLOW DOWN BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE TRAILER STARTED TO SWERVE.THE CONTACT SAW WHITE SMOKE IN HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR BUT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PULL THE TRAILER OFF THE ROAD , EASE UP ON THE BRAKES AND CAME TO A GRADUAL STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CHANGE… | 313.0%ODI 11495070We bought our travel trailer brand new and took it on a trip. After 8 days of traveling, the Castle Rock tire ST 205-75-R14 and D105/101L experienced a catastrophic blowout with our young children inside the tow vehicle. The tire immediately disintegrated, causing damage to our trailer but also creating road hazards for fellow travelers on the highway. We immediately pulled to the shoulder, but there was nothing left of the tire. I am a member of a Forest River owner’s group on Facebook, and there are literally dozens of other people who hav… | 133.3%ODI 11618189Driver's side rear: Blew out while at Shaw RV while they were moving it between lots. When I went to pick up the trailer on August 28th, I saw the blown out tire on the spare rack and the spare mounted in its place. Picture below shows the tire blown out. This tire was replaced at Discount Tire in Wake Forest, NC. Passenger side front: We were traveling and arrived at the RV park on Sunday, [XXX]. While placing the chock, I spotted steel belt material visible (picture below). I changed the tire. Monday,[XXX] I drove to get a replacement. Pas… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 10783101 · 5,000 mi2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND BLOW OUT WHILE THIS ALL TOOK PLACE. | 116.7%ODI 11449862trailer bolts and nuts dont hold trailer on and break off. Cab of trailer is moving on frame and cab can come off of frame while driving. I have several of these model trailers and they all have the same problem. In addition, ive ask other owners of these trailers and they also have the same problem. | 266.7%ODI 11057050TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE RV. UPON INSPECTING THE RV, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE TWO STRAPS THAT HELD THE WATER TANK IN PLACE HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER TANK SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE RV AND FRACTURED THE PROPANE LINE. BASDEN'S AMERICAN RV CENTER (600 E BASELINE RD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47725, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE AND AL… | 436.4%ODI 10887797 · 70 miWE PURCHASE A BRAND NEW 2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 235B 5TH WHEEL. AFTER NOTICING MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL WE BROUGHT IT INTO A SHOP. TURNS OUT THERE IS A MAJOR CLEARANCE ISSUE AND THE 5TH WHEEL WILL NOT TOW LEVEL. THERE IS 2' BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL-WELL, PLUMBING SITS 10" FROM THE GROUND & HAS BEEN ALMOST RIPPED OFF WHEN TOWING. FOREST RIVER WAST US TO TOW THIS UNSAFE UNIT TO AN "AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP" NEARLY 100 MILES AWAY SO THEY CAN HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE SKID BARS ARE COMPLETELY BENT DUE TO THE 5TH WHEEL RIDING LOW AND LEVEL WHEN… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 11363241TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V844000 (TRAILER HITCHES). THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO TRAILERCRAFT INC (222 W 92ND AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AT THE TRAILER HITCH AND VEERED OFF THE SAFETY CHAIN, AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE FAILURE, SEVERE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE FRONT END OF THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM THE LOCAL DEPA… | 321.4%ODI 11309733 · 205 miPURCHASED NEW 2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE WOLF PUP 16BHS [XXX] FROM DEALER CLOVIS CA. TRAILER HAS MADE 1 ROAD TRIP 205 MILES FROM DEALERSHIP TO MY HOME IN NAPA, CA THAT WAS DAY OF PURCHASE ON 2/1/2020. THE TRAILER HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE 2/1/2020. ON 2/14/2020 I WAS SETTING TRAILER UP WITH SUPPLIES INTERIOR INSPECTION I NOTICED WALL, CEILING SHIFTING TRIM STAPLES COMING LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION BED FRAME WOOD BREAKAGE AND SEPARATING. CEILING RIPPLES AROUND AC AND SKY LIGHT INSTALLATIONS. TRIM MOLDING RIPPLES SEPARATING FORM TOP CORNER WALLS. FRON… | 918.4%ODI 11399751TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY CHAINS WERE WELDED INCORRECTLY ON THE HOOKUP AREA OF RV. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE LOCAL DEALER AC NELSEN RV WORLD - OMAHA (11818 L ST, OMAHA, NE 68137, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED TO TOW THE RV IN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*DT CONSUMER STATED SAFETY CHAINS FELL OFF IN FRONT OF THE CAMPER.*JB*DT*JB*DT | 313.0%ODI 11469657 · 75 miThe contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that all three slides of the RV extended independently. While attempting to return the slide into place, the contact was unable to retract the slide. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure prevented him from having the RV taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would send a mechanic to his location to repair the failure. However, the dealer failed to… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11764742I have severe structural issues that are causing rainwater to run into the wall of the RV and has created black mold. The seam from the roof membrane to the gutter was done in properly. It is only a year old. Inside the loadbearing Walls mind you this is a two-story RV with a very heavy upstairs with plywood floors are two by threes cut in half and space 19.5 inches apart without any cross boards in between the headers are three-quarter inch by 2 7/16 inch and the studs that are cutting in half are only three-quarter inch by 2 1/2 inch. The air… | 2100.0%ODI 11756346There have been numerous issues with our brand new 2026 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack 24-15 toyhauler. Few weeks after the purchase the aluminum side skirt started to peel away from the body of the trailer, submitted for warranty. Went to de-winterize, coolant leaked all over the kitchen floor area, plumbing not connected, submitted for warranty. Back-up camera which was suppose to come with a monitor, did not and has not worked, submitted to warranty. Trim coming off in the bedroom and missing in the kitchen area behind the "Wolf Pack" s… |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10822453 · 100 miONE WEEK AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF FOREST RIVER TRAVEL TRAILER, I TOWED THE TRAVEL TRAILER TO A LAKE THAT WAS 90 MILES FROM HOME. FORTY FIVE MILES INTO THE DRIVE, AT A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF STATE HIGHWAY MN-47 THAT HAD A HUMP IN THE ROAD, THE TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER UNDULATED CAUSING THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNHOOKED FROM THE TOW HITCH. THE TRAILER CONTINUED TO BE TOWED UNTIL I COULD GET TO A SAFE SPOT TO PULL OVER WITH THE TRAILER TO BE RE-HITCHED. I BROUGHT THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER AND LEFT THE TOW HITCH FOR THEIR ASSESSMENT. THE CONCLUSION WAS TH… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 218.2%ODI 11209194 · 70,600 miSITTING IN HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD POP. GO OUTSIDE AND TRAVEL TRAILER IS LEANING. THE TIRE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE TRAILER HAS BLOWN SITTING STILL 5 DAYS FROM WHEN THE TIRE ON THE OTHER SIDE BLEW GOING DOWN THE ROAD. NOT SAFE | 321.4%ODI 11090929LEAKING FROM MIDDLE OF RAIN GUARD ON AWNING CAUSING WATER TO DRIP OVER LED LIGHTING, AND FRIDGE/OUTSIDE STOVE COMPARTMENT. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 214.3%ODI 11309733 · 205 miPURCHASED NEW 2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE WOLF PUP 16BHS [XXX] FROM DEALER CLOVIS CA. TRAILER HAS MADE 1 ROAD TRIP 205 MILES FROM DEALERSHIP TO MY HOME IN NAPA, CA THAT WAS DAY OF PURCHASE ON 2/1/2020. THE TRAILER HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE 2/1/2020. ON 2/14/2020 I WAS SETTING TRAILER UP WITH SUPPLIES INTERIOR INSPECTION I NOTICED WALL, CEILING SHIFTING TRIM STAPLES COMING LOOSE. FURTHER INSPECTION BED FRAME WOOD BREAKAGE AND SEPARATING. CEILING RIPPLES AROUND AC AND SKY LIGHT INSTALLATIONS. TRIM MOLDING RIPPLES SEPARATING FORM TOP CORNER WALLS. FRON… | 816.3%ODI 11338609THE BRACKETS TO THE AWNING ON OUR 2021 CHEROKEE ALPHA WOLF TRAILER IS SCREWED IN TO THE WALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILER USING 1-INCH SCREWS. IT CAME OUT AND BENT THE BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE SIDE WALL OF THE TRAILER AFTER THE FIRST RAIN. HAVE ONLY OWNED IT 30 DAYS!! DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT, SAYS AWNING SHOULD NOT BE OPEN DURING A RAIN, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NEVER HAD ISSUES WITH ANY OTHER CAMPER AWNING WE HAVE EVER OWNED. OTHER TRAILERS IN THE CAMPGROUND HAD NO ISSUES WITH THEIR AWNING. | 521.7%ODI 11459794Recently purchased a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Greywolf. After numerous individuals warned us on a social media group that the undercarriage bolts that mount the RV box to the frame of the trailer are loose. I checked and noticed that every single bolt was loose. Had I not tightened the bolts down and had I not known them the RV box could have come loose or worse, fallen off the frame of the trailer, causing injury or death to motorists | 133.3%ODI 11739495Flex frame is failing: the front structural rv moves noticeable when pin box is pushed, which is leading to interior cracking and wall separation. Issues was not resolved with resolution fox in 2025. The flex Fram is still failing and Forrest River jas no resolution. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11764742I have severe structural issues that are causing rainwater to run into the wall of the RV and has created black mold. The seam from the roof membrane to the gutter was done in properly. It is only a year old. Inside the loadbearing Walls mind you this is a two-story RV with a very heavy upstairs with plywood floors are two by threes cut in half and space 19.5 inches apart without any cross boards in between the headers are three-quarter inch by 2 7/16 inch and the studs that are cutting in half are only three-quarter inch by 2 1/2 inch. The air… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension | 150.0%ODI 11449872bolts that have attached to cab of trailer have broken and or detached, causing cab of trailer to come off. Because of shifting of cab this has caused leaf springs brackets to bend and frame to crack. | 150.0%ODI 11425510The contact owns a 2013 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that the trailer’s single axle was rated for 3,500 pounds while the dry weight of the trailer was listed at 3,069 pounds, not including the accessories on the trailer. The contact stated that the axle was not rated properly for the camper. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. There was no failure milage available. | 120.0%ODI 10783101 · 5,000 mi2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND BLOW OUT WHILE THIS ALL TOOK PLACE. | 116.7%ODI 11222752TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE RV. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE SPRING TO THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CAMPING WORLD OF ROBERTSDALE (21282 AL-59, ROBERTSDALE, AL 36567, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 545.5%ODI 10887797 · 70 miWE PURCHASE A BRAND NEW 2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 235B 5TH WHEEL. AFTER NOTICING MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL WE BROUGHT IT INTO A SHOP. TURNS OUT THERE IS A MAJOR CLEARANCE ISSUE AND THE 5TH WHEEL WILL NOT TOW LEVEL. THERE IS 2' BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL-WELL, PLUMBING SITS 10" FROM THE GROUND & HAS BEEN ALMOST RIPPED OFF WHEN TOWING. FOREST RIVER WAST US TO TOW THIS UNSAFE UNIT TO AN "AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP" NEARLY 100 MILES AWAY SO THEY CAN HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE SKID BARS ARE COMPLETELY BENT DUE TO THE 5TH WHEEL RIDING LOW AND LEVEL WHEN… | 214.3%ODI 11130421 · 2,000 miBOUGHT THIS UNIT IN NOVEMBER 2017. BY FEBRUARY IT WAS HARD TO DRIVE, FISHTAILING AND SWAYING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, SAID EVERYTHING (INCLUDING AXLE) WAS FINE. DROVE TO WYOMING IN APRIL, SWAYED A LOT. MOVED AS MUCH WEIGHT FORWARD AS POSSIBLE. PARKED IT FOR A FEW MONTHS. DROVE AGAIN IN JULY AND NEARLY FLIPPED ON I90. DROPPED IT AT AN ALIGNMENT SHOP IN MT WHERE THEY TOLD US THE FRAME WAS TOTALLY BENT, MESSED UP AND THE AXLE WAS WAY TOO SMALL FOR THE RIG. ENDED UP ALSO HAVING A FLAT LEAF SPRING AND A BROKEN SUPPORT MEMBER. FOREST RIVER AND LIPPERT… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 321.4%ODI 11310603 · 2 miAXLE IS BENT AND LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, SINCE NEW. EVERY DOOR AS WELL AS SLIDES ARE OFF AND DON'T CLOSE. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT TOWS CROOKED AND IS A DANGER TO THE ROAD. | 612.2%ODI 11416131TRAILER WAS BUILT WITH THE DRY WEIGHT OF 3,527 POUNDS. FACTORY INSTALLED AN AXLE AND SUSPENSION THAT IS RATED AT 3,500 POUNDS. I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL BE UNSAFE TO OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY AS THE COMPONENTS WEAR. CURRENTLY THE LEAF SPRINGS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY FLAT WITHOUT ANY EXTRA LOAD IN THE TRAILER. | 28.7%ODI 11497887Broken welds on Frame, Axle supports, and body support brackets broken & weld failure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 240.0%ODI 10783101 · 5,000 mi2ND TIME USED ON A TRIP. WE RUINED 4 TIRES BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION ON THE AXLES ARE SWAYING BACK N FORTH CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB THE BODY OF THE TRAILER CAUSING THEM TO BLOW OUT AND MAKING THE TRAILER VERY UNSTABLE ON THE ROAD DRIVING WE WERE ON A HIGHWAY N WHEN TURNING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND BLOW OUT WHILE THIS ALL TOOK PLACE. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 327.3%ODI 10887797 · 70 miWE PURCHASE A BRAND NEW 2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 235B 5TH WHEEL. AFTER NOTICING MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL WE BROUGHT IT INTO A SHOP. TURNS OUT THERE IS A MAJOR CLEARANCE ISSUE AND THE 5TH WHEEL WILL NOT TOW LEVEL. THERE IS 2' BETWEEN THE TIRE AND WHEEL-WELL, PLUMBING SITS 10" FROM THE GROUND & HAS BEEN ALMOST RIPPED OFF WHEN TOWING. FOREST RIVER WAST US TO TOW THIS UNSAFE UNIT TO AN "AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP" NEARLY 100 MILES AWAY SO THEY CAN HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE SKID BARS ARE COMPLETELY BENT DUE TO THE 5TH WHEEL RIDING LOW AND LEVEL WHEN… | 642.9%ODI 10992230 · 980 miTHIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE ON A DUAL AXLE TRAVEL TRAILER (CAMPER) (FOREST RIVER, CHEROKEE 19RR, VEHICLE ID NO. [XXX]; LENGTH WITH HITCH, 23 FEET 11 INCHES, WIDTH 8 FEET) UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT: 4,180 LBS. GVWR: 7,574 LBS. MANUFACTURED DATE 3/30/2017. THE TIRE INVOLVED WAS A REAR, DRIVER?S SIDE AXLE, CASTLE ROCK BRAND ST205/75R14; DOT JUJT YMT 4716; MAX LOAD 800KG (1760 LBS) @ 50 PSI COLD; TREAD 2 NYLON + 2 STEEL SIDEWALL PLY 2 NYLON; SPEED RATING ?L?; MADE IN CHINA MLR06. I HAD PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD IN SAINT CLAIR, PA FOR… | 111.1%ODI 11373591 · 1,000 miWHILE TOWING MY RV AT 50 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SOUNDED AN ALARM. I PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP. I ONLY TRAVELED ABOUT 10 MILES ON THIS TRIP BEFORE GETTING THE BLOW OUT.*DT*JB | 17.1%ODI 11310603 · 2 miAXLE IS BENT AND LEAF SPRINGS ARE BROKEN, SINCE NEW. EVERY DOOR AS WELL AS SLIDES ARE OFF AND DON'T CLOSE. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT TOWS CROOKED AND IS A DANGER TO THE ROAD. | 24.1%ODI 11340895 · 200 miTHE ALUMINUM WHEELS BEING USED ON THE FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE BUILT TRAVEL TRAILERS ARE DEFECTIVE. THE WHEELS HAVE PIN HOLES WHICH ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE AND CAN CAUSE AN OUT OF CONTROL CONDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AIR SLOWLY LEAKS OUT OF THE TIRES WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE WHEELS HAVE A CASTING OF DOT-T MADE IN CHINA BY SR WHEELS. | 313.0%ODI 11464671My wife and I bought a 2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolfpack 325 for $70K in MARCH about 5 hours from our home. Not even 3 hours later, driving home down the interstate the left rear tire, hub, and everything came flying off down the interstate. FOREST RIVER RVs ARE UNSAFE! Luckily the tire did not hit anyone. We called the dealership we bought it from and they said to have it towed back to them to be fixed or we could take it to another Forest River vendor to be replaced under warranty. We decided to drive it about 60 miles on 3 tires to a Campi… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 150.0%ODI 110794092012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ALTERNATOR DIODE THERMAL FATIGUE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 10863048TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE TRAVEL TRAILER. WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRAILER LOST POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V589000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE OR VIN FOR THE TRAILER. | 116.7%ODI 11266785 · 8,000 miCAMPER FURRION DV3100 STEREO SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAMPER WAS STATIONARY AND IN USE AT A NYS PARK WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS RADIO FAILURE RESULTED IN ONE OF THE STEREO CHANNELS OUTPUTTING PURE DC POWER TO THE SPEAKER SHORTING THE SPEAKER OUT. THE RESULTING POWER DISSIPATION CAUSED THE SPEAKER CASE TO BEGIN MELTING. IF LEFT UNCHECKED OR UNATTENDED THIS MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. LUCKILY FOR US WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS THE STEREO SQUEALS LIKE A PIG SO IT WOULD BE SHUT OFF AND WE NEVER LEAVE OUR CAMPER WITH ACCESSORIES ON… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 214.3%ODI 11032015 · 300 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 325 PACK 13. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAMPER, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (COASTAL RV, 21373 BREWERS NECK BLVD, CARROLLTON, VA 23314) WHERE IT WAS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300. *TT UPDATED 7/27/18*JB | 111.1%ODI 11403281TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOB LEDFORD'S ADVENTURE MOTORHOMES LOCATED AT 1198 BOB LEDFORD DR, GREER, SC 29651, [phone removed]) AND JOHNS RV SALES AND SERVICE / AIRSTREAM SOUTH CAROLINA (165 BUSINESS PARK RD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072, [phone removed]) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE… | 17.1%ODI 11672371The contact owned a 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway, an abnormal chemical odor was emitting from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. In addition, afterward, a fuel-burning odor was emitted from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed black smoke emitting from the battery area. No warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The fire department informed the contact that… | 24.1%ODI 11482291On the morning of August 1st, 2022 we were notified by a neighbor of some damage on our 2021 Artic Wolf 5th wheel. After inspection it appeared that a small fire had occurred earlier in the morning- unknown time and it apparently was contained to the one compartment without spreading. The previous evening the camper was fine. The fire was contained to a specific compartment which housed the water hook-up, cable hook-ups and the motion light. This was reported to our insurance who did an inspection and determined that most likely it was an elect… | 313.0%ODI 11482422The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer. The contact stated that the RV experienced an electrical system failure with the generator surging and was unable to hold a charge. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a blockage in the electric line. The dealer performed a recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment) and repaired the RV. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated that the RV continues to have electrical is… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.1%ODI 11097852TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER WAS HITCHED TO A CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE REVERSING, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR AND SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT COMPARTMENT OF THE TRAILER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER … | 111.1%ODI 11457343Component failure: Winntec Model 6020 two stage propane regulator,I have regulator Regulator failed and has been recalled by many major RV manufacturers. Extreme fire hazard if regulator fails to perform and not regulate the amount of pressure coming from the propane tanks. Can result in extreme flames from appliances and cause fire that can endanger lives. Jayco has issued a recall NHTSA#21V-425TC#2021-367, Highland Ridge#21V-430TC#2021-369,StarcraftRV#21V-431TC#2021-368, and probably numerous other manufacturers. NO warnings or letters of rec… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 417.4%ODI 11435101 · 100 miThe contact owns a 2022 Forest River Cherokee RV. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the propane hose detached from the RV. The contact stated that he noticed the failure once he reached his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and linked the failure to a manufacturer defect. The contact inspected the trailer and repaired it on his own. The contact stated that the zip screws placed on the trailer were defective and were not suitable to keep the hose in place. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11420876This has been the second tire to blow out at 55 mph . When they blow its the middle of the tread that does its very unsafe for me and my family. very scary .. yes available for inspection i have pictures it has not been inspected by anyone but me i changed the tire on the side of the highway both times which put me in danger..no warnings just a loud bang .. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 11422682I was traveling ~65 mph towing my camper when one of the tires on the camper threw it's treads off, damaging my camper. I had my wife and two young children in my car coming home from a weekend camping trip. I have diligently tracked the mileage I've put on the camper tires and there are ~6810 miles on the tires which recently passed as part of my annual camper inspection. I also put RV tire covers on the tires when it is parked in my driveway for more than a week to keep the sun off of them and the camper gets stored in an underground mine … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 48.2%ODI 11446204Castle Rock ST radial ST226 by Lionshead. Size ST225/75/R15 on the RV I purchased. I bought a new Forest River Cherokee 274RK in June 2021. On 10-08-2021 the first tire with a date code of 1120 had a blow out with the tread completely separating from the tire at 50 mph near Payson, UT. Doing damage to the underside of my trailer. I had the tire replaced at Wal-Mart in Payson, UT. Then on Sunday 01-02-2021 a second tire exploded while the RV trailer is parked in Quartzsite, AZ. (the date code on that one was also 1120) it has been parked here … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 19 complaints · 2023: 3 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component |
|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.